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ThyssenKrupp to Install Intelligent Fire Detection System at New Stainless Steel Production Plant

Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that its VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system was chosen by ThyssenKrupp Steel, one of the world’s largest ...

9 Dec 2008

Nanocoating Offers Waterproofing for All Fabric

A nanotech technique that can coat any number of common fabrics with a layer of silicone nanofilaments appears ready to produce durable, completely waterproof clothing. From News Scientist, written by Jon Evans “Na...

9 Dec 2008

IBM Partners with Samsung Electronics to Boost Electronic Production Automation

IBM's (NYSE: IBM) Research Department has partnered with Samsung Electronics to develop a cutting edge solution that facilitates the reuse of embedded software using a component-based development approach. With consu...

9 Dec 2008

UltraCell Launch Industry's First Compact Portable Fuel Cell

The XX55's breakthrough technology offers fully optimized battery integration, allowing for complete functionality using an industry first clip-on and clip-off battery module system.

8 Dec 2008

Development of "Smart Fabrics" to Monitor Health

Researchers in United States and China are reporting progress toward a simple, low-cost method to make "smart fabrics," electronic textiles capable of detecting diseases, monitoring heart rates, and other vital signs.

8 Dec 2008

Scientists Look at Alternative Approach to Plastic Deterioation in Museums

Curators worldwide work hard to preserve and maintain artefacts housed in museums. But although curators expend considerable efforts on paintings, sculpture and fossils, they must also contend with the problem of how to best preserve plastics.

8 Dec 2008

Researchers Question Environmental Impact of Aluminium from Automobiles to Eyewear

At first glance, a simple pair of eye glasses might seem benign to the environment – until one considers what goes into the production of frames and lenses. Réjean Samson, a professor at the Department of Chem...

8 Dec 2008

Report Details Veeco Instruments Market Position in Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Veeco Instruments, Inc. and the U.S. Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering. The Veeco Instruments, Inc. co...

From Veeco 8 Dec 2008

DuPont Takes Aggressive Measures in Challenging Market

DuPont announced further actions to address current market challenges and strengthen the company’s competitiveness in 2009, including continued focus on maximizing cash flow, and provided earnings guidance for the ...

8 Dec 2008

European Researchers Develop Revolutionary Flexible Display Manufacturing Process

European researchers have developed a cost-effective method for manufacturing flexible displays in much the same way that newspapers are printed. Their work promises to revolutionise packaging, advertising and even cloth...

8 Dec 2008

New Method in Detecting Magnetic Behaviours of Nanomaterials

A key challenge of nanotechnology research is investigating how different materials behave at lengths of merely one-billionth of a meter. When shrunk to such tiny sizes, many everyday materials exhibit interesting and potentially beneficial new properties.

8 Dec 2008

New Report on "Advanced Structural and Functional Materials for Protection" Available Now

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Structural and Functional Materials for Protection" report to their offering. This very special volume on 'Advanced Structural and Functio...

8 Dec 2008

UltraCell Awarded Contract for Advanced Manufacturing of Fuel Cells

UltraCell Corporation, a leading producer of reformed methanol fuel cells (RMFCs) for mobile power applications, today announced that the company has received a three-year, competitively-selected, cost-shared grant from ...

8 Dec 2008

Findings Show Public Divided on Nanotechnology

Public opinion surveys report that the small fraction of people who know about nanotechnology have a favorable view of it. This finding has led many to assume that the public at large will respond favorably to nanotechno...

8 Dec 2008

IBM Teams up with Harvard Researcher to Develop Organic Materials for Energy Efficient Solar Cells

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and researchers from Harvard University are launching a new World Community Grid project to discover organic materials to create a more efficient and lower cost solar cell. The path-breaking effort will u...

8 Dec 2008

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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ThyssenKrupp to Install Intelligent Fire Detection System at New Stainless Steel Production Plant

Nanocoating Offers Waterproofing for All Fabric

IBM Partners with Samsung Electronics to Boost Electronic Production Automation

UltraCell Launch Industry's First Compact Portable Fuel Cell

Development of "Smart Fabrics" to Monitor Health

Scientists Look at Alternative Approach to Plastic Deterioation in Museums

Researchers Question Environmental Impact of Aluminium from Automobiles to Eyewear

Report Details Veeco Instruments Market Position in Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing

DuPont Takes Aggressive Measures in Challenging Market

European Researchers Develop Revolutionary Flexible Display Manufacturing Process

New Method in Detecting Magnetic Behaviours of Nanomaterials

New Report on "Advanced Structural and Functional Materials for Protection" Available Now

UltraCell Awarded Contract for Advanced Manufacturing of Fuel Cells

Findings Show Public Divided on Nanotechnology

IBM Teams up with Harvard Researcher to Develop Organic Materials for Energy Efficient Solar Cells

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

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Enhancing STEM Education: The Role of Undergraduate Research

Reimagining Electrode Loading Analysis

Low Power Elemental Mapping for Sample Analysis

Accelerating Superalloy Development with Directed Energy Deposition Technology

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

3New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Improving Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance Using a Red Algae-Derived Polysaccharide Binder

6New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

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